Another Sway Bar fan...

[rc51ny]

Well, what more can I say that hasn't already been said? I've been following the posts on Ron's new sway bar for the RT's all winter long. At first I was like "really? It makes that much of a difference?" Finally I decided to bite the bullet and order one. Holy moly--it arrived here in two days! Pulled out the instructions-(also searched for other's who installed on here), lifted up the Spyder and got to work. The install was a snap--much easier that I expected. It probably took me more time to get it totally centered than it did to rip out the old and install the new!!! LOL

I haven't had much of a chance to try it out yet--just went around a few of the country roads where I live. At first I was like "I don't really see all that much difference!!!" The I took a corner and heard the front tire squeal as I gassed it around the bend. DAMN--never did that before! i guess that's a sure sign that she is staying more level and she can take the corners a little more aggressively! OK--so now I'm hooked! Take it from a skeptic--DO IT!!!!!

[Bob Denman]

I wonder how many of these he's sold already?
I don't recall hearing anything even remotely unflatteriing about them.

[rc51ny]

I wonder how many of these he's sold already?
I don't recall hearing anything even remotely unflatteriing about them.

good question---I'm guess he'll keep making them and selling them until all the Spyders in the universe are wearing the new bars. Guess that makes it almost a full time job!

[Chupaca]

He's getting a swelled head this Ron guy... Can't complain about perfection....

[SPYD1]

It's been said...a must do mod!

[sjcpanther]

Installed mine today. Feel exactly the way you said it.

Only thing I worry about now is getting a ticket! Geez, the whole bike is faster.

Absolutely love it!

[Ex-Rocket]

I also just got around to installing mine today. I've had mine for almost a month. I took the Spyder to have its 600 mile service at the dealership and got back home with some sunlight still available and got it installed just before it started to get dark. Will have to take the bike for a spin in the morning and see what all the rave is about after installing. Only big problem was trying to get the sway bar centered. No real way to measure, so I hope I got it pretty close to center.

[rc51ny]

Installed mine today. Feel exactly the way you said it.

Only thing I worry about now is getting a ticket! Geez, the whole bike is faster.

Absolutely love it!

I sometimes ride with a Deputy County Sheriff. I call him my "get out of jail" card!!! LOL

[jthornton]

I wonder how many of these he's sold already?
I don't recall hearing anything even remotely unflatteriing about them.

One guy complained very loudly... that he couldn't get his wife off of the spyder now so he could ride.

JT

[Bob Denman]

I saw that one too...
Ron, What's it gonna be next? You've nailed the market with the RonWires, RonBars and the rest...
RonSeats?
RonShields?
RonGrips?

[Spyderjockey]

I had mine installed at Spyderfest and I love the way it flattens out the corners, but just wonder what makes it that much different than the OEM. It really does make a big difference!!

[Bob Denman]

Hi Jim!
I don't need to know how the cake was made; all I need is more of it!
But it's probably got a lot to do with the larger diameter of the bar, and perhaps the type of steel that was used...
Ron should step in with the technical sutff...

[Spyderjockey]

Hi Jim!
I don't need to know how the cake was made; all I need is more of it!
But it's probably got a lot to do with the larger diameter of the bar, and perhaps the type of steel that was used...
Ron should step in with the technical sutff...

I have been asked how or why is it different than the OEM and would like to have a good explanation the next time it comes up....instead of just giving a blank stare and saying "I dunn know".

[NancysToy]

Without getting too technical, it is one (torsion) bar's resistance to twisting, compared to another, that makes it react differently. The bar could have a shorter effective length, different geometry, be thicker, or have a different metallurgy....or it could have a combination of these things. In short, Ron has done his homework and testing to make a bar with the same configuration, that is somewhat stiffer (more resistant to twisting) than the stock swaybar.

[Bob Denman]

Well it is a bit thicker...
Metallurgy is WAY beyond my pay scale though...

[BajaRon]

Scotty gives a very good description. Sway bars, like most suspension components, appear to be simple. And to be honest, the sway bar is probably the simplest of them all. But simple can be a relative term. I was surprised at how much there is to a 'Simple' sway bar once I got into the project.

You can, of course, simply get some spring steel bar, bend it, drill 2 holes and have a Spyder sway bar. Sounded good to me! But there is much more too it and the result will vary greatly based on seemingly small things.

There are several metal compounds available in a range of prices for this job. The better, stiffer material is more expensive but will make a big difference in how much resistance to torsion (in this case, lean) is allowed. There is also the matter of longevity. Some less expensive compounds tend to lose their spring properties as they are worked.

Then, as Scotty said, varying bar diameter, overall length and arm length will again make a big difference. Even the bushing material used and location of the mounting clamps make a difference.

To do the job right you have to take all of this into consideration along with vehicle weight, height and suspension leverage, (the RT has a wider stance than the RS). Even with all the really neat looking computations you still have to slap a few prototypes on and see if they actually do what the numbers say they will.

There probably isn't such a thing as 'A Perfect Sway Bar'. But I think it has been proven that we can offer a much better sway bar. My goal is that you won't be able to tell the difference between my bar and the perfect bar!

[jthornton]

My goal is that you won't be able to tell the difference between my bar and the perfect bar!

Your bar is the perfect bar.

Edit: I forgot to mention your customer support is awesome!

JT

[Phyllis]

Scotty gives a very good description. Sway bars, like most suspension components, appear to be simple. And to be honest, the sway bar is probably the simplest of them all. But simple can be a relative term. I was surprised at how much there is to a 'Simple' sway bar once I got into the project.

You can, of course, simply get some spring steel bar, bend it, drill 2 holes and have a Spyder sway bar. Sounded good to me! But there is much more too it and the result will vary greatly based on seemingly small things.

There are several metal compounds available in a range of prices for this job. The better, stiffer material is more expensive but will make a big difference in how much resistance to torsion (in this case, lean) is allowed. There is also the matter of longevity. Some less expensive compounds tend to lose their spring properties as they are worked.

Then, as Scotty said, varying bar diameter, overall length and arm length will again make a big difference. Even the bushing material used and location of the mounting clamps make a difference.

To do the job right you have to take all of this into consideration along with vehicle weight, height and suspension leverage, (the RT has a wider stance than the RS). Even with all the really neat looking computations you still have to slap a few prototypes on and see if they actually do what the numbers say they will.

There probably isn't such a thing as 'A Perfect Sway Bar'. But I think it has been proven that we can offer a much better sway bar. My goal is that you won't be able to tell the difference between my bar and the perfect bar!

I am interested in your product. I need to know the price and ordering procedure. I have a 2011 Spyder RT

[Bob Denman]

Your bar is the perfect bar.

Edit: I forgot to mention your customer support is awesome!

JT

[jthornton]

I am interested in your product. I need to know the price and ordering procedure. I have a 2011 Spyder RT

Just PM or email Ron.

I sent him $200 and a couple days later had my kit...

JT

[AbNormy]

Ron needs to get us all free Tshirts that look as good as SpyderPops:cool:

From Deep in the Hart of Texas!

[oceanlure]

Ron needs to get us all free Tshirts that look as good as SpyderPops:cool:

From Deep in the Hart of Texas!

Just bought my 2012 rt limited.. Love the ride. looking to pull the triggeron Ron's sway bar. Question.... Will this sway bar void the 3 year warranty I have on the spyder

[Mike_R]

This is the best mod you get for your Spyder!